Police search for suspected scrap metal thief

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Southwestern Regional Police are seeking a suspected scrap metal thief. The owner of a scrap metal business in the 6400 block of York Road in Heidelberg Township spotted the suspect loading used water heaters onto a truck. The business owner told police that it was the third time he had been victimized. But this time a newly installed surveillance camera captured video of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white balding male, glasses, 6 feet tall weighing about 270 pounds. He was driving a blue Ford 150 pickup. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Southwestern Regional Police at (717) 225-1333 ext. 110.